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| name = Old Rajans Scouts Association
| name = Old Rajans Scouts Association
| f-date = 12th November 1978
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| headquarters = [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]]
| headquarters = [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]]
| country = [[Sri Lanka]]
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'''Old Rajans Scouts Association'''(Sinhala: '''ධර්මරාජ ආදි බාලදක්ෂ සංගමය''')  '''(ORSA)''' is the gathering of past scouts of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group (Sinhala: '''පලවන මහනුවර ධර්මරාජ බාලදක්ෂ සමූහය''') of Dharmaraja College (Sinhala: '''ධර්මරාජ විද්‍යාලය'''), Kandy, Sri Lanka. The association is the first old scouts’ association established in Sri Lanka.
'''Old Rajans Scouts Association''' ([[Sinhala language|Sinhala]]: '''ධර්මරාජ ආදි බාලදක්ෂ සංගමය''')  '''(ORSA)''' is the movement consisting of past scouts of 1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group ([[Sinhala language|Sinhala]]: '''පලවන මහනුවර ධර්මරාජ බාලදක්ෂ සමූහය''') of [[Dharmaraja College]] ([[Sinhala language|Sinhala]]: '''ධර්මරාජ විද්‍යාලය'''), [[Kandy]], [[Sri Lanka]].
<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.risgo.info/history-of-dharamaraja-scouting.aspx | title= History of Dharamaraja Scouting| accessdate=2013-01-19}}</ref>


ORSA is formed in 12th November 1978. Primary objective of the association is to maintain strong ties with the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and work towards the betterment of Scouting at [[Dharmaraja College]]. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dharmaraja-na.org/KidsCorner/Wallpaper/tabid/69/EntryId/20/The-Legends-Since-1913.aspx | title=The Legends Since 1913.....! |work=Wallpaper|publisher=Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America|date=October 15, 2009 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>  
==History==
The ORSA is the first old Scouts’ association established in South Asia on 12th November 1978 at [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]]. The ORSA was founded by late Mr. Saliya Rajakaruna, Mr. Shantha Madurawa and late Mr.V.K. Angammana as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively under the principalship of Mr.A.P. Gunarathna <ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.risgo.info/history-of-dharamaraja-scouting.aspx | title= History of Dharamaraja Scouting| accessdate=2013-01-19}}</ref> and the guidance of then Group Scout Master of 1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group Mr. M.B. Weerasekara.


==Objectives==
1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group founded in 1913 by late Mr.John Henry De Saram under the principalship of late Mr.K.F. Billimoria.


*Retain 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group as the number one scout group of Sri Lanka.
==Purpose==
*Enhance the quality of scouting at Dharmaraja
The primary objective of the association is to maintain strong ties with the 1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and work towards the betterment of [[Scouting]] at [[Dharmaraja College]]<ref name="dharmaraja-na">{{cite web | url=http://www.dharmaraja-na.org/KidsCorner/Wallpaper/tabid/69/EntryId/20/The-Legends-Since-1913.aspx | title=The Legends Since 1913.....! |work=Wallpaper|publisher=Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America|date=October 15, 2009 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>. ORSA has contributed to develop and maintain the [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]], and to organise a series of international scout [[Jamboree (Scouting)|Jamborees]].<ref name="RANSAI">{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/11/30/new39.asp | title= 'RANSAI 2008' at Lakeview Park, Kandy from Dec. 26| work= Sunday Observer | date=November 30, 2008| publisher=Sunday Observer |accessdate=2013-01-19}}</ref>.
*Develop and maintain the [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]]


Since it's inception in 1978, Old Rajans Scouts Association carrying out activities in align with 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group's need as well as the well-being of whole scouting world. The association conducts its activities to it's year plan consisting of programes ranging from community development programs to international scout jamborees. <ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2007/07/22/spe10.asp | title= Dharmaraja scouts break Jamboree record| work= Sunday Observer | date=July 22, 2007| publisher=Sunday Observer | accessdate=2013-01-19}}</ref>  
==International Events==
Together with 1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group, the association has successfully organized seven international scouting events including [[Jamboree (Scouting)]], JIMs, Adventure Programs.<ref name="RANSAI"/>


==Past International Events==
===Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987===
Together with 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group, the association has successfully organized six international scouting events including Jamborees, JIMs, Adventure Programs.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/11/30/new39.asp | title= 'RANSAI 2008' at Lakeview Park, Kandy from Dec. 26| work= Sunday Observer | date=November 30, 2008| publisher=Sunday Observer | year=2008 |accessdate=2013-01-19}}</ref>


===Dharmaraja Centenary Jim 1987===
When [[Dharmaraja College]] celebrated the Centenary year in 1987 (1887-1987),<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/06/24/mon10.asp | title= Dharmaraja College| work= Sunday Observer | date=June 24, 20012|author=Ananda Melpitiya | year=2008 |accessdate=2013-01-19}}</ref> 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and the Old Rajans Scout Association organized the '''Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987''' from 18 to 22 February 1987. It was also the 75th Anniversary of the [[Sri Lanka Scout Association]]. It consisted of [[Cub Scout]]s, [[Scout (Scouting)|Scouts]], [[Rover Scout|Rovers]] and [[Scout Leader]]s totalling to 1000, which makes it a one of the largest in the whole world.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/12/21/foc11.asp | title= Dharmaraja scouts score many firsts| work= Sunday Observer | date=December 21, 2008|author=Ananda Melpitiya | accessdate=2013-01-12}}</ref>
When Dharmaraja College celebrated the Centenary year in 1987, 1st Kandy Scout Group and the Old Rajans Scout Association organized the "'‘Centenary JIM 1987’'" to commemorate 100 years in grand style. It was a very refreshing and fascinating programme which any scout can remember with pride. President J. R. Jayewardene the chief guest at the "'‘Centenary JIM’'" paid tribute to the then principal A. P. Gunaratna , Group Scout Master Bandara Weerasekera and the organizers for conducting a Jamboree of exceptional standard.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/12/21/foc11.asp | title= Dharmaraja scouts score many firsts| work= Sunday Observer | date=December 21, 2008|author=Ananda Melpitiya | accessdate=2013-01-12}}</ref>
 
*Name :Dharmaraja Centenary Jim 1987
Then [[President of Sri Lanka]] Mr. [[Junius Richard Jayewardene|J. R. Jayewardene]] was the chief guest at the ‘Centenary JIM’, who also paid tribute to the then principal A. P. Gunaratna and then Group Scout Leader Bandara Weerasekera and the organizers for conducting a Jamboree of exceptional standard.<ref name="dharmaraja-na" />
*Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 1987
 
The name '''JIM''' stands for '''J'''amboree '''I'''ndaba '''M'''oot.
;Jamboree : Jamboree was a name given by [[Baden Powell]] to the [[1st World Scout Jamboree|first International gathering of Scouts]] at Olympia, London, in 1920. When asked, "Why Jamboree?" [[Baden Powell]] replied "What else would you call it?"
 
;Indaba : a [[Zulu language|Zulu]] word, means gathering of chiefs The first [[World Scout Indaba]] was held at [[Gilwell Park]], in Essex, the training ground for Scout Leaders, in 1952.
 
;Moot : [[World Scout Moot|Moot]] was again suggested by [[Baden Powell]] as a gathering for [[Rover Scouts]]. It comes from the old English meaning gathering of young men for discussion concerning the affairs of the community.


===DESAI Jamborette 1994===
===DESAI Jamborette 1994===
1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated 80 years of scouting with DESAI (Dharmaraja Eighieth Scout Annivesary International) Jamborette 1994. DESAI organized jointly by the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association.
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*Name :DESAI Jamborette 1994
 
*Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 1994
1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated 80 years of scouting with DESAI (Dharmaraja Eighieth Scout Anniversary International) Jamborette from 18 to 22 February 1994. DESAI organized jointly by the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association.


===Rajans Venture '97===
===Rajans Venture '97===
Dharmaraja College celebrated its 110th Anniversary in year 1997 by organizing a series of events. As part of that, 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "''Rajans Venture '97''". It is the first adventure program to be held in Sri Lanka with, Water Activities. Hiking, Ground Activities
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*Name :Rajans Venture '97
Dharmaraja College celebrated its 110th Anniversary in year 1997 by organizing a series of events. As part of that, 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "''Rajans Venture '97''" from 18 to 22 February 1997. It was the first adventure program to be held in Sri Lanka with, Water Activities, Hiking, and Ground Activities.
*Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 1997


===Rajans Millennum Jamboree 2000===
===Rajans Millennum Jamboree 2000===
1st Kandy Dharamaraja Scout Group together with Old Rajans Scout Association organized the Rajans Millennium Jamboree 2000, to commemorate the dawn of new millennium and to celebrate the winning of Island Merit flag for best scout group in Sri Lanka for consecutively from 1996.
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2013}}
*Name :Rajans Millennum Jamboree 2000
 
*Timelines :From 18th to 22nd February 2000
1st Kandy Dharamaraja Scout Group together with Old Rajans Scout Association organized the Rajans Millennium Jamboree from 18 to 22 February 2000, to commemorate the dawn of the new millennium and to celebrate the winning of Island Merit flag for best [[Scout Group]] in Sri Lanka for consecutive years from 1996.


===Rajans JIM 2003===
===Rajans JIM 2003===
Year 2003 marked the 90 years of scouting at 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group. To celebrate the 90 years, 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "[[Rajans JIM 2003]]". This was the 5th International Scout Program to be organized and held at the [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]].
 
*Name :Rajans Jim 2003
Year 2003 marked the 90 years of scouting at 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group. To celebrate the 90 years, 1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "Rajans JIM 2003" from 14 to 20 August 2003.<ref>{{cite news
*Timelines :From 14th to 20th August 2003
|url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/11/30/new39.asp
|title='RANSAI 2008' at Lakeview Park, Kandy from Dec. 26
|date=30 November 2008
|work=Sunday Observer
|publisher=The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd
|accessdate=22 February 2013
|quote= ... the Group and the Association have organised five international events - Dharmaraja Centenary JIM in 1987, DESAI Jamborette in 1994, Rajans Venture in 1997, Rajans Millennium Jamboree in 2000 and the Rajans JIM 2003 in 2003 on a grand scale to commemorate their long history.}}</ref> This was the 5th International Scout Program to be organized and held at the [[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]].


===Ransai 2008===
===Ransai 2008===
1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2008 by organizing an adventure and leadership program named "''RANSAI 2008''", Rajans Ninety-fifth Scout Anniversary International.
 
*Name :Rajans Ninety fifth Scout Anniversary International (RANSAI) 2008
1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2008 by organizing an adventure and leadership program named "''RANSAI 2008''" from 26<sup>th</sup> to 30<sup>th</sup> December 2008<ref>{{cite web | url=http://rajansransai.appspot.com/ | title=RANSAI Official Web | accessdate=2013-06-16 | author=Organizing Committee of RANSAI 2008}}</ref><ref name="RANSAI"/>.
*Timelines :From 26th December 2008 to 30th December 2008


===RISGO Centennial 2013===
===RISGO Centennial 2013===
<ref>{{cite web|title=RISGO Centennial 2013|url=http://www.srilankascouts.lk/en/the-news/192-risgo-centennial-2013.html|publisher=Sri Lanka Scout Association|accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>
[[RISGO Centennial 2013]] (Rajans International Scout Gathering Of Centennial ) 2013, is an International Scout Jamboree to mark the Centenary Celebrations of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/12/02/new34.asp | title=Rajans to hold Int'l scouts' meeting next year | publisher=Sunday Observer | year=2012 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>
*Name :RISGO CENTENNIAL (Rajans International Scout Gathering Of Centennial) 2013
*Timelines :From 18th February 2013 to 22nd February 2013


==Office Bearers==
'''RISGO CENTENNIAL ''' ('''R'''ajans '''I'''nternational '''S'''cout '''G'''athering '''Of''' '''Centennial''' )  2013 ([[Sinhala language|Sinhala]]: '''රිස්ගෝ - සියවස් සැමරුම් ජාත්යන්තර බාලදක්ෂ එකමුතුව'''), was an International [[Scout Jamboree]] to mark the Centenary Celebrations of 1<sup>st</sup> Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group  (1913 - 2013) of [[Dharmaraja College]], [[Kandy]], [[Sri Lanka]] from 18 to 22 February 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=RISGO Centennial 2013|url=http://www.srilankascouts.lk/en/the-news/192-risgo-centennial-2013.html|publisher=Sri Lanka Scout Association|accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref><ref name="scout">{{cite web | url=http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/international_events/events_database | title=Scouting Events Database |publisher= World Scout Bureau Inc. |year=2013| accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.risgo.info/ |title=RISGO 2013 |publisher=RISGO |date= |accessdate=2013-04-26}}{{Primary-source-inline|date=April 2013}}</ref>
Following are the office Bearers for the year 2012/2013. <ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=42141 | title= Old Rajans Scouts Association 33rd AGM| work= The Island | date=December 29, 2011  |accessdate=2013-01-19}}</ref>
*President                        : Suminda Vithanarachchi
*Secretary                        : Chaminda Somathilaka
*Treasure                   : Saliya Dahanayake
*Vice President (Scouting)   : Namal Palliyaguruge
*Vice President (Welfare)   : Saminda Basnayake
*Vice President (Lake View Park)  : Arosha Gunasinghe
*Vice President (Special Projects) : Gayan Gunawardena
*Vice President (Fund Raising)    : Jagath Herath
*Asst. Secretary                  : Asela Wickaramasinghe


==See also==
The event included many scouting activities,<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.xtreamyouth.com/events/school/dharmaraja-college-kandy/risgo-centennial-2013 | title= Risgo centennial  2013| year=2013 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/12/02/new34.asp | title=Rajans to hold Int'l scouts' meeting next year | publisher=Sunday Observer | year=2012 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref> and was open to all members of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM)<!-- and WAGGGS? -->. This include Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rovers, [[Girl Scouts and Girl Guides]], Leaders and Old Scouts from all around the world.<ref name="scout" /><ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.bsgindia.org/cir/2012icir/116icir201212.htm| title= Risgo Centennial-2013, International Scout Jamboree Kandy Sri-Lanka - 2013| publisher=The Bharat Scouts & Guides, National Headquarters | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>
*[[Lake View Park International Scout Centre]]
<ref>{{cite web | url= http://international.scouts.com.au/images/upload/base/24771866.pdf| title= SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:RISGO CENTENNIAL JAMBOREE, SRI LANKA| publisher=Scouts Australia | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>
*[[Sri Lanka Scout Association]]
<ref>{{cite web | url= http://international.ocbsa.org/intleventslist.shtml| title= International Events List 2012-2014| publisher=Boy Scouts of America | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>
*[[World Scouting]]
<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.scouts.org.nz/activities_events/international_events| title= International events| publisher=Scouts New Zealand | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url= http://stockholm.embassy.gov.lk/ex/international-scout-jamboree/| title= Exhibitions & Events In Sri Lanka| publisher=Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stoclholm | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref> It was organized as a joint venture by 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group & Old Rajans Scouts Association. The  Chief Scout, the Hon. [[Mahinda Rajapaksa]],  ([[President of Sri Lanka]]) attended.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/12/23/new99.asp | title= News in Pictures | publisher=Sunday Observer | year=2012 | accessdate=2013-01-08}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dharmaraja.lk Dharmaraja College]
* [http://www.dharmaraja.lk Dharmaraja College]
* [http://www.oldrajansscouts.org/ Old Rajans Scout Association]
* [http://www.oldrajansscouts.org/ Old Rajans Scout Association]
* [http://news.oldrajansscouts.org Old Rajans Scout Association -News]
* [http://www.srilankascouts.lk/ Sri Lanka Scout Association]
* [http://www.srilankascouts.lk/ Sri Lanka Scout Association]
* [http://www.risgo.info RISGO Centennial 2013]
* [http://www.risgo.info RISGO Centennial 2013]
* [http://rajansransai.appspot.com RANSAI 2008]


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Old Rajans Scouts Association
Headquarters Lake View Park International Scout Centre
Country Sri Lanka
Founded 12th November 1978
Website
www.oldrajansscouts.org

Scouting portal

Old Rajans Scouts Association (Sinhala: ධර්මරාජ ආදි බාලදක්ෂ සංගමය) (ORSA) is the movement consisting of past scouts of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group (Sinhala: පලවන මහනුවර ධර්මරාජ බාලදක්ෂ සමූහය) of Dharmaraja College (Sinhala: ධර්මරාජ විද්‍යාලය), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

History

The ORSA is the first old Scouts’ association established in South Asia on 12th November 1978 at Lake View Park International Scout Centre. The ORSA was founded by late Mr. Saliya Rajakaruna, Mr. Shantha Madurawa and late Mr.V.K. Angammana as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively under the principalship of Mr.A.P. Gunarathna [1] and the guidance of then Group Scout Master of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group Mr. M.B. Weerasekara.

1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group founded in 1913 by late Mr.John Henry De Saram under the principalship of late Mr.K.F. Billimoria.

Purpose

The primary objective of the association is to maintain strong ties with the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and work towards the betterment of Scouting at Dharmaraja College[2]. ORSA has contributed to develop and maintain the Lake View Park International Scout Centre, and to organise a series of international scout Jamborees.[3].

International Events

Together with 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group, the association has successfully organized seven international scouting events including Jamboree (Scouting), JIMs, Adventure Programs.[3]

Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987

When Dharmaraja College celebrated the Centenary year in 1987 (1887-1987),[4] 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and the Old Rajans Scout Association organized the Dharmaraja Centenary JIM 1987 from 18 to 22 February 1987. It was also the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. It consisted of Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rovers and Scout Leaders totalling to 1000, which makes it a one of the largest in the whole world.[5]

Then President of Sri Lanka Mr. J. R. Jayewardene was the chief guest at the ‘Centenary JIM’, who also paid tribute to the then principal A. P. Gunaratna and then Group Scout Leader Bandara Weerasekera and the organizers for conducting a Jamboree of exceptional standard.[2]

The name JIM stands for Jamboree Indaba Moot.

Jamboree
Jamboree was a name given by Baden Powell to the first International gathering of Scouts at Olympia, London, in 1920. When asked, "Why Jamboree?" Baden Powell replied "What else would you call it?"
Indaba
a Zulu word, means gathering of chiefs The first World Scout Indaba was held at Gilwell Park, in Essex, the training ground for Scout Leaders, in 1952.
Moot
Moot was again suggested by Baden Powell as a gathering for Rover Scouts. It comes from the old English meaning gathering of young men for discussion concerning the affairs of the community.

DESAI Jamborette 1994

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1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated 80 years of scouting with DESAI (Dharmaraja Eighieth Scout Anniversary International) Jamborette from 18 to 22 February 1994. DESAI organized jointly by the 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association.

Rajans Venture '97

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Dharmaraja College celebrated its 110th Anniversary in year 1997 by organizing a series of events. As part of that, 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "Rajans Venture '97" from 18 to 22 February 1997. It was the first adventure program to be held in Sri Lanka with, Water Activities, Hiking, and Ground Activities.

Rajans Millennum Jamboree 2000

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1st Kandy Dharamaraja Scout Group together with Old Rajans Scout Association organized the Rajans Millennium Jamboree from 18 to 22 February 2000, to commemorate the dawn of the new millennium and to celebrate the winning of Island Merit flag for best Scout Group in Sri Lanka for consecutive years from 1996.

Rajans JIM 2003

Year 2003 marked the 90 years of scouting at 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group. To celebrate the 90 years, 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group and Old Rajans Scout Association jointly organized the "Rajans JIM 2003" from 14 to 20 August 2003.[6] This was the 5th International Scout Program to be organized and held at the Lake View Park International Scout Centre.

Ransai 2008

1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2008 by organizing an adventure and leadership program named "RANSAI 2008" from 26th to 30th December 2008[7][3].

RISGO Centennial 2013

RISGO CENTENNIAL (Rajans International Scout Gathering Of Centennial ) 2013 (Sinhala: රිස්ගෝ - සියවස් සැමරුම් ජාත්යන්තර බාලදක්ෂ එකමුතුව), was an International Scout Jamboree to mark the Centenary Celebrations of 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group (1913 - 2013) of Dharmaraja College, Kandy, Sri Lanka from 18 to 22 February 2013.[8][9][10]

The event included many scouting activities,[11][12] and was open to all members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). This include Cub Scouts, Scouts, Rovers, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides, Leaders and Old Scouts from all around the world.[9][13] [14] [15] [16] [17] It was organized as a joint venture by 1st Kandy Dharmaraja Scout Group & Old Rajans Scouts Association. The Chief Scout, the Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, (President of Sri Lanka) attended.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "History of Dharamaraja Scouting". http://www.risgo.info/history-of-dharamaraja-scouting.aspx. Retrieved 2013-01-19. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Legends Since 1913.....!". Wallpaper. Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America. October 15, 2009. http://www.dharmaraja-na.org/KidsCorner/Wallpaper/tabid/69/EntryId/20/The-Legends-Since-1913.aspx. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "'RANSAI 2008' at Lakeview Park, Kandy from Dec. 26". Sunday Observer. Sunday Observer. November 30, 2008. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/11/30/new39.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-19. 
  4. ↑ Ananda Melpitiya (June 24, 20012). "Dharmaraja College". Sunday Observer. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/06/24/mon10.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-19. 
  5. ↑ Ananda Melpitiya (December 21, 2008). "Dharmaraja scouts score many firsts". Sunday Observer. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/12/21/foc11.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-12. 
  6. ↑ "'RANSAI 2008' at Lakeview Park, Kandy from Dec. 26". Sunday Observer (The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd). 30 November 2008. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/11/30/new39.asp. Retrieved 22 February 2013. "... the Group and the Association have organised five international events - Dharmaraja Centenary JIM in 1987, DESAI Jamborette in 1994, Rajans Venture in 1997, Rajans Millennium Jamboree in 2000 and the Rajans JIM 2003 in 2003 on a grand scale to commemorate their long history." 
  7. ↑ Organizing Committee of RANSAI 2008. "RANSAI Official Web". http://rajansransai.appspot.com/. Retrieved 2013-06-16. 
  8. ↑ "RISGO Centennial 2013". Sri Lanka Scout Association. http://www.srilankascouts.lk/en/the-news/192-risgo-centennial-2013.html. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 
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  18. ↑ "News in Pictures". Sunday Observer. 2012. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2012/12/23/new99.asp. Retrieved 2013-01-08. 

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